Delaware tells budget office to plan uses for underused state property

The state budget office must define what counts as underused state-owned property. The definition covers state-owned property, including school properties. The office must use existing data on building condition, capacity, and enrollment. It must work with education officials and school district staff as appropriate and respect local school decisions. The office must do this within one year.

The state budget office must set out a process for possible uses of underused property. The process covers underused state-owned property, including school properties, and possible uses such as child care, housing, and other community services. The plan must address documented community needs and leave room for future school use based on enrollment forecasts and district plans. The agencies must offer the public and affected groups a chance to give input. As far as practical, they must use data they already collect and available information on community needs. The office must work with education officials and school district staff as appropriate and respect local school decisions. The office must develop the plan, and the requested information must reach legislative offices, within one year.